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What does it really take to be 100% cyber aware? At Monday’s Lunch & Talk, Evert van Essen from Brooklyn Partners shared why policies and awareness campaigns are not enough. To build a secure organisation, we need to focus on behaviour, habits and people. Here are five takeaways we are bringing back to work • People need clear tools and support, not just information • Security messages need to stand out in a busy workday • Training must be relevant and connected to daily tasks • Colleagues can lead by example as security ambassadors • Change takes time and understanding why people hesitate helps Cyber awareness is not just about knowing the risks. It is about acting on them together. Thanks to Evert for the great talk and for everyone attending! Stay updated on the next Lunch & Talks through our website https://lnkd.in/e_gseRYj

Last chance to submit your proposal! Deadline: 19 April.

Are you 100% cyber aware? Creating a secure organisation takes more than policies and awareness campaigns. Upcoming Monday during our Lunch & Talk, Evert van Essen from Brooklyn Partners shares insights into how behaviour and culture shape security, and what actually works when trying to change them. Date: 14 April 2025 Time: 12:30–13:30 Location: HSD Campus We are looking forward to welcoming you. External guests are welcome, just register to join. Lunch is on us! https://lnkd.in/ec-p5fiq Organised by HSD Campus, Security Delta (HSD)

During our latest Lunch & Talk, Soufian El Yadmani (CEO & Founder of Modat) shed light on the vulnerabilities of access management systems and the shocking reality of 49,000 misconfigured building access systems exposed online. We explored what this means for physical security, employee privacy, and the broader implications for IoT security. Big thanks to Soufian for the great discussion, and to everyone who joined us. Missed it? Stay tuned for our upcoming Lunch & Talk sessions where we continue to dive into the most pressing topics in security & technology. https://lnkd.in/e_gseRYj Security Delta (HSD)

Doors Wide Open: What Happens When Access Management Systems Fail? 🔐 Join us for our next Lunch & Talk with Soufian El Yadmani, CEO & Founder of Modat. He will share insights on 49,000 misconfigured building access systems exposed online and what this means for physical security and employee privacy. - 24 March - 12:30 - 13:30 - HSD Campus The doors are also wide open for external guests, so feel free to register in case you are interested! Lunch is included. Register here: https://lnkd.in/djGMSqQd Security Delta (HSD)

Last call! You can now submit your proposal for ONE Conference! The ONE Conference 2025 is now accepting proposals, and we want to make sure you don't miss out. This event brings together experts from all corners of the cybersecurity world for knowledge exchange and collaboration. Whether you are into technical research, policy, or the economic impact of cybersecurity, the ONE Conference is the place to be! > Event Dates: 30 September – 1 October 2025 > Location: World Forum, The Hague > Submission Deadline: 19 April 2025  Submit your proposal here: https://lnkd.in/eiAuTdyk

Are you developing an innovative cybersecurity solution? The Cybersecurity Validation & Acceleration Programme, starting on May 6, helps startups refine their products, connect with industry leaders, and scale their business. Organized by YES!Delft, InnovationQuarter, and the Municipality of The Hague, this programme offers expert support and valuable opportunities. What to expect - Guidance from experienced mentors and industry professionals - Access to funding opportunities to accelerate growth - Workshops designed to strengthen your business strategy Two programme tracks - Validation Programme – For startups in the early stages, focusing on product-market fit - Acceleration Programme – For startups ready to expand and scale Supported by Ministry of Economic Affairs, dcypher, TNO, Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid, ROM-Nederland, Security Delta (HSD), HSD Campus, Delft University of Technology, and Topsector ICT. Apply before April 8: https://lnkd.in/dz8GV329

You might have seen her walking around campus already but we would still like to introduce you to our new intern Courtney! "Hi community, my name is Courtney, I am 21 years old, and I live in Eindhoven. I am currently studying European Studies at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Since early February, I have been an intern at the HSD Campus—an exciting opportunity to gain professional experience and further develop myself. In my free time, I enjoy going to concerts and have a great appreciation for spoken word performances. I look forward to learning a lot and gaining new experiences at HSD Campus!" We are happy to have you on campus!

Last week, the HSD Campus was the place for the Cyber Ladies Meet-up, where professionals, students, and industry leaders gathered to discuss talent development and diversity in cybersecurity. All the Cyber Ladies and Municipality of The Hague organised the gathering in collaboration with Security Delta (HSD) and Women4Cyber The Netherlands. The event began with a tour of the Digital Forensics Labs at Hogeschool Leiden, followed by talks from Sarah B. (NATO Cyber Security Centre) and Simone Smit (Algemene Inlichtingen- en Veiligheidsdienst - AIVD) on career growth and the importance of diverse teams. A panel discussion with experts from HackShield Future Cyber Heroes, Umay Y. from PRODAFT, Henk Van Ee from Cyberbrain, and DIVD explored equity, training, and career opportunities in cybersecurity. It is fantastic to welcome initiatives like this at HSD Campus, helping to bring people together and foster innovation in the security industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ea7b6bwK

Today's first Lunch and Talk of 2025 at the HSD Campus was a great success, with a large turnout of attendees! Yannick Maltha, CEO of UbiOps - Private AI on any infra, shared insights into the latest GenAI models, including the newly launched Deepseek. He also answered questions from the Netherlands and Europe about whether closed-source or open-source solutions will lead the generative AI race. Yannick’s key takeaway was that while it's clear that the future is still uncertain, we are only at the beginning of this new AI space race. The debate raises important questions about what Europe can and should do to protect its long-term interests and reduce dependence on Big Tech. He also discussed the development of GenAI open-source models and frameworks, highlighting the increasing importance of concepts like Sovereign and Private AI in Europe with concrete examples. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: ▶️ We are likely to see a hybrid mix of Public vs Private AI; it’s not an either/or situation. ▶️ Systems like ChatGPT are excellent for exploring AI's potential efficiently but leave European organisations exposed to risks. ▶️ Open-source is growing rapidly and is nearly on par with closed-source offerings like OpenAI. It provides greater control over model behavior and outcomes, is more cost-effective (lightweight), and is flexible enough to fine-tune with your own data—ensuring the models and data remain with you. ▶️ Organisations are shifting from a ‘cloud-first strategy’ to hybrid or even on-premise setups due to rising costs and compliance requirements. A big thank you to everyone who joined, and to Yannick Maltha for his captivating talk! Don’t want to miss out on future Lunch & Talks or other HSD events? Be sure to keep an eye on our website: https://lnkd.in/gUjMEwVr Mira van Benthem-Wilderom I Nabile Benali